What Is Thrombophlebitis?
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The human body contains up to 100,000 miles of blood vessels. They all fit inside the body because they are very small and are wrapped up inside the body. Veins are responsible for returning deoxygenated blood back to your heart from your various organs.
It’s easy to take veins for granted until something goes wrong with them. There are a variety of problems that can affect human veins. One such problem is thrombophlebitis. This condition is treatable by a medical professional and is often a short-term issue as long as treatment is sought.
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1. What Is Thrombophlebitis?
Thrombophlebitis is a condition that causes inflammation and pain in one or more veins. It occurs when a blood clot forms and blocks the affected vein. Though it often occurs just once, some people tend to get the condition multiple times and in multiple locations. When this happens, it is referred to as thrombophlebitis migrans, meaning it is a migratory form of the condition.
Thrombophlebitis usually affects surface-layer veins in areas associated with poor blood flow, especially the legs. However, it is also possible for the affected vein to be located within a muscle. This is referred to as deep vein thrombosis.
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